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Do you bring a Bible or a tablet to church?

Discussion in 'Baptist Theology & Bible Study' started by evangelist6589, Oct 15, 2017.

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  1. evangelist6589

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    What do you prefer and why?
     
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    Yeah, I bring a Bible-- not sure why, because the referenced verses are projected on the screen. Maybe, rarely, I will look up a passage in its greater context.
    I don't bring that pad of bound papers with the red cover with an injun on it (or did you mean something else?).
     
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    Until this summer, I took a Bible, but now I take my iPad.

    It allows me to figure out whose sermon the preacher is preaching. :).
     
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    I do both. iPad sometimes and Bible sometimes. iPad is more distracting so a Bible is preferred. But the iPad is usually lighter, unless I bring my compact Bible.
     
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    I bring phone with You Version app. It has about 20 translations available for use.

    Sent from my Motorola Droid Turbo.
     
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    Baaaaad.




    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
     
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    I always have my phone with me but I prefer my paper Bible. I have notes and added more even today. :) But if for some reason I forgot to add my Bible to my "Sunday bag", at least I have my phone!
     
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    Still old fashioned that way. Still prefer to bring a Bible.
     
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    Less distracting that way. A tablet can be very distracting, especially if the church has WIFI.
     
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    I prefer a paper Bible, but if my schedule/duties includes much running around I'll just use my phone.
     
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    I bring a Bible with me to church.
    I don't have a tablet. Also, I believe it is a witness when people walk into church carrying a Bible.
     
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    Ipad
    Teach from it
    Read from it,
    Outline the sermon with it.
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    Haven't carried a dead-tree version to church for years.

    Rob
     
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    If you were out witnessing its a better testimony and far cheaper to use a paper bible, especially when open air preaching. Also they sell compact bibles which can fit in the pocket.
     
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    A phone? You must have the iPhone + model which is bigger than the regular size. For me the regular size is just too small to read from, so its far easier using a iPad.
     
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    Ummm..rotate the phone so it's horizontal?
    Ummm..change the font size?
     
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    Notice I said its far easier using a iPad and I get far more screen estate. I use the iPad Mini 4 (upgraded from my 2 the other week).
     
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    I disagree. I think most people - especially younger people - "get" the digital versions and it would be an equal testimony because it is not the device or the book but the Word of God that is powerful.
     
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    Try easily turning between pages and passages with a digital bible, and then trying doing so with a compact bible. Its far easier and I get far more because I carry around a NIV Compact reference which has references, maps, and tables.

    Especially effective when open air preaching.

    See Ann you can buy yourself a copy.

    NIV Compact Reference Bible 310908078 | eBay
     
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    A witness or a pointless tradition. Not sure which. You could bring a scroll. We need a copy of Gods Word. Format is simply preference.
     
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    I continue to bring my "hard copy" Bible to church - and elsewhere.

    I suppose I am just old fashion - and just used to it - seems a lot easier for me.
     
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